was it the Windows XP that would not boot for you? I get an error message that reads: missing boot.ini before windows even got a chance to open
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Hey Michelle: I got one of those blue screens with all kinds of error messages on it. I could not go any further no matter how many times turned off and on the computer. The windows recovery disk did help, however it erases the drivers or software for your dvd drive and your sound and printer and all your other software like word, etc. The cd will work while the dvd portion doesn't. You will also need to buy a windows xp drivers disk which you can buy on ebay for about $10 in or to get your sound and dvd to work. Assuming you get your computer to work and it should, then you need to reinstall all your other programs including printer software. Best of luck, Elliott
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I had this on XP and had problems. Now I have windows 7 and will be trying it on that soon. I hear windows 8 is a pain so I made sure to get 7 instead.
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It should. One of our computers has XP. We have not had any problems with installation, no errors and everything seems to be working fine.
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I have mine setup to run like 7. Just download a free start menu button and have the comp boot to desktop instead of tiles.
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Mine does not have the XP pro installed, and I do not know if it can be installed. Mine has Windows 7.
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My son-in-law removed the Windows and put in Ubuntu for me. He says it depends on which Windows system was installed on the computer. Sorry I can't help you more.
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There are no installation instructions. Go to Microsoft website related to upgrading from XP to 7 for info on what to do before and after the install. Pretty straight forward. My install went w/out incident. Good luck!
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Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft so you will be experiencing problems in time. Most people are upgrading to Windows 7 or Windows 8+
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Not good. The PC has about 4 drivers missing that are only valid for W8+. I tried it and tried to get drivers, but did not find anywhere. Yes, I hate W8.
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I wouldn't know ... I have yet to get mine to boot up in windows. Buy something, anything else.
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I'm actually having issues... I'm not sure if its the MB for the hard drive. After installing the OS and updating Windows crashes and won't boot up. It gets stuck on the update screen and won't change.
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You have to hold the power button down for a few seconds for it to boot. Try it at least twice. I remember once I held the button down but it didn't boot. I let go and tried it again. And it worked.
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I can't really remember if I got an error message at all. I think my computer would just not turn on. Or it would but wouldn't last long. My IT friend figured it out right away and installed. Haven't had any problems since!
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Hi Michael, how did you start up with the 1GB card? I am still on black screen with my old 1GB card? I cannot get in to disable the boot booster, or to do anything!, as all I get is the black screen. Thanks!!!
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no...it will boot up if you have the drive chassie mounted...its a piece of cake...i do sugest thow...once installed you restart your computer...then your all done
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Yes. I found it is best to start Win 7 in safe mode - load the drivers - then reboot.
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I don't know. I am just a very average user who had to update because Windows was no longer supporting XP